Fitzpatrick Referrals

21/10/2026

🎈It’s an extra special day for sweet Staffy Nellie, as she celebrates her 1st birthday today! With her kennel decorated in balloons and bunting, she’s been having lots of birthday cuddles and love from our team. 🎉

Poor Nellie’s had a tough first year after being diagnosed with bilateral developmental elbow disease, and had bilateral elbow arthroscopy and a left proximal ulnar osteotomy (PUO) with us back in September. Last week she returned to us for PUO surgery on her right elbow and we’re pleased to share that she’s doing well and recovering nicely.

She’s currently boarding with us for daily physiotherapy and will soon be home to celebrate a belated birthday with her mum.

Wishing Nellie a very happy birthday and brighter, pain-free days on the horizon. 😊 💙

Thank you Clarendon House Veterinary Centres for your referral.

📷 VCAs Holly & Becky with Nellie; Veterinary surgeon Kenza with Nellie - thank you Kenza for decorating her kennel and making her day special!

19/10/2026

Does your dog have cruciate ligament disease, are they about to have surgery, or are you supporting them through recovery?

Our video with Orthopaedic Surgeon Christos Nikolaou explains why the cranial cruciate ligament can rupture, discusses treatment options including TPLO surgery, and shares advice for clients on what to expect during recovery and aftercare. 💙

At Fitzpatrick Referrals, our orthopaedic team has extensive experience in treating cruciate ligament disease, including performing TPLO surgery. We understand that facing surgery can feel daunting, and we hope this guide helps you feel more informed and reassured.

Whether you're looking to understand your dog's diagnosis, prepare for surgery or learn more about their recovery at home, we hope you find it helpful.

Watch the video here >

This video is a client guide to cranial cruciate ligament rupture i...

12/10/2026

Wishing a belated happy birthday to our lovely neurology patient Ruby, who turned 10 recently! 🥳️🎈

We’re delighted to hear she is doing well and continues to live a happy, active life! Ruby has had two surgeries with us in the past. The first was back in 2019 with Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, following an RTA that left her with fractures to her lumbosacral spine and pelvis, and the second in December 2023 for intervertebral disc extrusion at T12-T13.

We hope you enjoyed your delicious birthday cake Ruby! 🎂

02/10/2026

Well done to our ECVS Surgical Resident Johanna Evers on her presentation, 'Comparative Clinical Outcomes of Two Surgical Procedures in Feline Cruciate Ligament Disease', at WVOC (World Veterinary Orthopaedic Congress) last week. 🎉

Johanna and a number of our orthopaedic team were in Rome, Italy, for WVOC and ESVOT Congress (European Society of Veterinary Orthopaedics & Traumatology).

01/10/2026

Special shoutout to our wonderful reception team!

They always go the extra mile with a smile, providing a warm welcome to our lovely patients and their families, juggling 101 tasks (make that 1001!) and supporting their colleagues across all the teams behind the scenes with kindness.

Thank you for all that you do. 💙

📷 Here are just a few of them: Receptionists Tracy, Alix, Lacey & Lorna, with lovely Labrador Gina.

25/09/2026

How sweet is our little friend Vinnie here. You’d be forgiven for thinking he’s a puppy but he’s 11 years old!

This brave boy was happy to be out of surgery for his luxating patella (slipping kneecap). Orthopaedic surgeon Christos Niklaou carried out a sulcoplasty, which is a procedure that deepens the shallow groove in the femur (thighbone) where the patella sits, to stop it slipping.

Wishing Vinnie a speedy recovery! 💙

24/09/2026

Are you looking for a new challenge? We have exciting opportunities for dedicated, skilled and passionate professionals to join our independent specialist referral practice here in Surrey.

🔹 Registered Veterinary Nurses (Prep, Twilight & Night roles)
🔹 Surgical Internship
🔹Advanced Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Internship
🔹 Veterinary Specialist or Registrar in Dentistry & Oral Surgery
🔹 Receptionist

More > https://bit.ly/4f0MIOb

21/09/2026

Last week, a number of our neurology team headed to the bright lights of Berlin for the 38th ESVN ECVN Symposium, a great opportunity to learn and reconnect with colleagues from across the veterinary neurology community.

Congratulations to Marc Pérez Soteras on receiving his European College of Veterinary Neurology diploma. 🎉

It was also great to see members of our neurology team share their work through two poster presentations - well done Oz, Marc, Tomas and Sara!